FTC greenlights 365 Retail Markets acquisition of Cantaloupe

June 18, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order allowing 365 Retail Markets to proceed with its $848 million acquisition of Cantaloupe Inc.…

Vending industry on track for strong decade of growth

June 17, 2026

The global vending machine market is expected to grow significantly over the next decade, according to a new report from Market Research Future. The report…

Tomra intros reverse vending management platform

June 17, 2026

Norway-based technology company Tomra has introduced its Insight Analytics Suite as a digital management platform designed to help retailers and operators…

UK trade group organizes DRS resource hub

June 17, 2026

The Association of Convenience Stores, a U.K. trade organization representing thousands of convenience retailers, has launched a new online resource hub to…

Armaf turns airport traffic into fragrance sales with smart kiosk

June 16, 2026

Dubai-based Travel Retail Sales & Services, working with fragrance brand Armaf and Abu Dhabi Airports, has introduced what the companies describe as the…

Technology meets public health in South Carolina

June 16, 2026

Innovative Solutions Consulting & Counseling Group, working with the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund and the City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood…

NAMA names Maxine Waters as Industry Champion

June 16, 2026

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has named Maxine Waters its 2026 Industry Champion, according to a press release, recognizing the…

Japanese-style vending machines spark concerns in Australia

June 16, 2026

Japanese-style Gachapon toy vending machines are drawing attention in Australia as their popularity grows among children and families, according to a Yahoo…

The Complete Guide to Office Vending Machines: How to Choose the Best Office Vending Solutions for Your Workpl

In this guide, you will learn what modern office vending machines are, the different types available, how to pick the right one, and how to set it up step by…

Art vending machine to summer at Coney Island

June 15, 2026

Mystry Mart, an art-focused vending machine concept that dispenses original works from emerging artists, has launched a summer installation in Coney Island…

Tequila vending takes up residence in London nightclub

June 15, 2026

Patrón Tequila has introduced a miniature bottle vending machine as the centerpiece of a new branded lounge inside London's 77 nightclub in the Marylebone…

Florida clinic pilots prescription vending

June 15, 2026

Lee Health has partnered with Vend-Rx to install a prescription dispensing vending machine at its Convenient Care clinic on Pine Island Road in Cape Coral…

Georgia builds statewide naloxone access network

June 12, 2026

A new outdoor naloxone vending machine has been installed outside Little Five Points Pharmacy in Atlanta as part of a statewide effort to expand…

Sacoa powers new family entertainment venue in Venezuela

June 12, 2026

Sacoa Cashless System has completed a new installation at Elevation Bowling Center, a family entertainment venue located inside La Vela Shopping Center on…

How AI is making vending smarter

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

While the vending industry has embraced technology for decades through cashless payments, telemetry and remote machine monitoring, AI is opening the door to a…

The location isn't the product. The workforce is

by Vivian Chan — Owner, Lumi Vending

Most vending operators evaluate a location the same way a real estate agent evaluates a building: square footage, foot traffic count and lease terms. I used to…

Hippo Vending founder recognized for achievements

June 11, 2026

Sandra H. Lovstad, founder of Hippo Vending, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who, which recognizes individuals based on professional…

BeastLife bets on smart vending for growth

June 11, 2026

Indian nutrition and sports supplement brand BeastLife plans to expand beyond its digital roots by deploying smart vending machines as part of a broader…

InventHelp inventor develops vending machine for feminine hygiene products

June 10, 2026

An inventor from Lake Stevens, Washington, has developed a concept for a new vending machine designed to provide women with convenient access to feminine…

Predictive vending: Why telemetry Is changing the way we think about service

by Dave Berman — Co-Founder & Director, VendEase

The most important change in the vending industry is not simply contactless payment, better screens, or smarter-looking machines. It is visibility. We can now…